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A private family funeral was held for Michael Todd at a church near his family home in Halam, Nottinghamshire on Friday 21 March 2008. A memorial service will be held for Michael Todd at Manchester Cathedral on Friday 11 April 2008. More details will be issued about this nearer the time.
Statement from HMIC, dated Friday 14 March 2008:
An independent rigorous inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Michael Todd’s tragic death is currently being handled on behalf of the coroner by North Wales Police. HM Inspectorate are in liaison with that Constabulary and are monitoring developments closely.
Given the circumstances, the Acting Chief Constable Dave Whatton and the chairman of Greater Manchester Police Authority through the offices of HMI Ken Williams have asked Sir Paul Scott-Lee Chief Constable of West Midlands Police to conduct an examination of the circumstances to ensure that nothing in the conduct of Mr Todd’s personal life had adversely impacted on the professional discharge of his duties as Chief Constable.
